The Lede

National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 9, 2018--Mary Diduch As the unemployment rate remains extremely low, commercial real estate companies are eager to add experienced employees--if only they can find them.

HousingWire, Aug. 13, 2018--Jeremiah JensenDespite nationally slowing rent growth in Class-A multifamily product, some markets are defying the odds and posting significant Class-A rent growth.

National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 15, 2018--Beth Mattson-TeigForeign capital continues to pour into U.S. real estate. Transactions led by cross-border buyers jumped 27 percent during the first half of the year compared to overall investment sales that rose just 2 percent during that period, Real Capital Analytics reported.

Commercial Observer, Aug. 14, 2018--Mack BurkeQuestions concerning how much economic growth a stadium could bring to a city or an area has always been a thorny topic. If you build it, will they come?

National Mortgage News, Aug. 14, 2018--Hannah Long (subscription)With Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt's term due to end in January, his successor - either a Senate-confirmed appointee or an interim chief - has substantial authority to set part of the path forward on GSE reform, including how far Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac expand their mission and the status of a common securitization platform shared by the two mortgage giants.

Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., approved Hunt Real Estate Capital, New York, as a Fannie Mae Seniors Housing Lender.

The multifamily market's current strong performance should continue throughout 2018 and well into 2019, said Freddie Mac Multifamily, McLean, Va.

The multifamily market's current strong performance should continue throughout 2018 and well into 2019, said Freddie Mac Multifamily, McLean, Va.

The multifamily market's current strong performance should continue throughout 2018 and well into 2019, said Freddie Mac Multifamily, McLean, Va.

Commercial real estate executives see "balanced and stable" market conditions despite growing concerns the market could be nearing the end of its current cycle, the Real Estate Roundtable reported.

Changing supply-and-demand dynamics will take center stage in the office market in late 2018 and into 2019, said JLL, Chicago.

Demand for small-cap commercial real estate stayed in positive territory but continued to erode during the second quarter, reported Boxwood Means, Stamford, Conn.